38-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo overtakes Haaland as the top scorer in 2023 with a brace for Portugal

In the UEFA Euro Qualifiers, Portugal's football team played Bosnia & Herzegovina to wrap up the month's international break. The Cristiano Ronaldo led team defeated Bosnia & Herzegovina five goals to none, thanks in large part to the leadership of their captain. The five-time Ballon d'Or scored a stunning brace, and Joao Felix, Bruno Fernandes, and Joao Cancelo all scored a goal each.

3 things you need to know 

• Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the fifth and twentieth minutes of the game
•  In the UEFA Euro Qualifiers, Ronaldo has scored nine goals
• Portugal has qualified for the UEFA Euros in Germany next year 

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Cristiano Ronaldo is the top goalscorer of 2023 

In the opening 22 minutes of the Euro 2024 qualifying match, Portugal jumped out to an early lead courtesy of two goals scored by the talented Cristiano Ronaldo. He scored his first goal from the spot only five minutes into the contest. The captain swiftly added another goal to his total, showcasing his consistent proficiency. He scored in the 20th minute as he chipped the ball expertly over the keeper and into an open net from a through ball set up by Joao Felix. With his 4 goals in the last 2 games for Portugal, Ronaldo now has an incredible 127 for Portugal.

Despite being 38 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo has once again defied expectations by becoming the leading scorer in 2023. Ronaldo's astounding 40-goal haul is a testament to his unparalleled talent and prowess in front of goal. His incredible endurance and commitment to the game are on full display in the way he continues to reach the back of the goal time after time, given his age. He has surpassed young stars like Erling Haaland, who is one goal behind him. Barnabás Varga, the Hungarian footballer, has scored 37 goals, which places him among the calendar year's leading scorers. Famous stars like Kylian Mbappé (35 goals) and Harry Kane (33 goals) also appear on the list behind the Portuguese legend. 

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What’s next for Cristiano Ronaldo?

The international break is over, and Cristiano Ronaldo will now be seen in action for al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. He is the top goalscorer in the league and will play his next match against Damac on October 21, 2023.